Maintenance Worker I or II - Water

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

20h

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs has two full-time openings in the Public Works Department for Maintenance I or II – Water technicians, working approximately 40 hours per week. The positions work under the general direction of the Assistant Public Works Director – Utilities and assist with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City’s culinary and secondary water systems. The department aims to provide opportunities for employees to grow and progress. These employees also serve as principal on-call staff for after-hours emergencies related to their areas of responsibility and for snow plowing. The role includes inspecting and maintaining water facilities, installing and reading meters, coordinating repairs, locating utilities, communicating with the public, and performing general public-facility maintenance. Work may involve operating moderate to heavy equipment and responding to emergency situations. The position requires physical work, including handling tools and controls, reaching, and potentially pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 80 pounds. Work may involve climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees may work outdoors in varied weather and wet or humid conditions, and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock hazards, vibration, and sewer effluent. Hepatitis shots are required. The work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office and moderately loud in the field. The City offers health insurance options, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Teledoc, wellness incentives, an employer-matched HSA, pension participation through the Utah Public Retirement System, and a 401(k) contribution in lieu of the City’s Social Security contributions. Leave includes annually accrued PTO and short-term medical leave, plus 11 holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Maintenance I: No experience required; preference is given to applicants with some experience working with public works systems or general construction.
Maintenance I: Obtain a valid Utah CDL, CPR, First Aid, OSHA Confined Spaces, and Backflow 101 certifications within six months of starting employment.
Maintenance II: Two years of experience working with public water facilities, or an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience.
Maintenance II: Water Operator II and Backflow Technician certifications.
Maintenance II: OSHA Confined Space Certification, OSHA Trench Safety Training, First Aid and CPR Certification, and a Utah CDL License.
Knowledge of water systems, their functions, operations, and routine maintenance needs.
Knowledge of basic computer operations and applications and correct English usage and vocabulary.
Ability to interact professionally and politely with the public in emotional situations and to communicate concisely and effectively.
Ability to operate moderate to heavy equipment needed for maintenance duties.
Ability to review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, especially in emergencies, and to deal with the public pleasantly, courteously, and calmly.
Ability to meet the described physical and environmental demands, including lifting or carrying up to 80 pounds and working in potentially hazardous field conditions.
Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and a background check are required.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance I applicants with experience working with public works systems or general construction are preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect culinary and secondary water facilities daily to ensure adequate water levels and proper function.
Repair water facilities and coordinate repairs as needed.
Install and maintain water meters.
Read water meters monthly.
Communicate with developers, contractors, and property owners about public utilities as needed and on location.
Plow public streets as needed.
Perform general maintenance duties at public facilities as assigned.
Locate utilities.
Serve as on-call staff for after-hours emergencies related to areas of responsibility and snow plowing.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including an option with a $0 employee premium payroll deduction when participating in the Wellness program.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program, including short-term mental health counseling for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for wellness program participation.
Health savings account with employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, additional life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Utah Public Retirement System pension participation.
City contribution of 6.2% of salary to a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of City Social Security contributions.
120 hours of PTO accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.